IRELAND assistant coach Declan Kidney could be bound for Belfast to take over as Director of Rugby at Ulster.

Ulster coach Alan Solomons was encouraged by his side’s performance in their 22-0 win over Gwent Dragons even though it was not enough to prevent their exit from the Heineken Cup.

Ulster coach Alan Solomons refused to throw in the towel in the Heineken Cup despite his side’s cruel 13-10 defeat against Stade Francais in Paris.